Nails can be your best accessory, painted with a neutral nude polish or a pretty twist on the classic French. Here are my picks of the most flattering on-trend mani's - there's even a nod to Valentines Day with a splash of red.

For a runway to real way ruby tip here is Essie's step-by-step guideHydrate: Using an apricot cuticle oil.Clean: Prep nail with a swipe of remover and then apply Essie base coat or treatment. Add polish and allow nails at least ten minutes to dry.Add the tip: Sweep a horizontal arc in red from left side to center and then repeat from opposite side to create a french tip. Add a second arc in a darker shade.Dry: Allow ten minutes and then add a top coat.